A seldom-visited trail, you'll experience older trail infrastructure along your way to Center Pond. Take care to avoid unmarked side trails that may lead to nearby private property.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 5.8 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 950 feet
- Hike includes trail junctions
Hiking to Center Pond
The trail starts paralleling Hewitt Pond, eventually gets close to the shore of Barnes Pond at around 1.5 miles in. At times, the trail can be hard to follow. The spur trail to Center Pond leaves the Hewitt Pond Trail around 2.9 miles south of the trailhead, and extends 0.2 miles to the shore of Center Pond, where there are good views from the shore, which has lots of dead, standing trees.. There is a sign with a yellow arrow for Center Pond. Staying straight would lead you to the Stony Pond trail. About 2 miles in you'll reach the top of a small pass between two low peaks. The trail descends 100 feet to the pond in the last 0.1 mile.
Center Pond in the winter
This hike makes for an excellent snowshoe, but do not expect it to be broken out. As such, be prepared for all winter conditions. The parking area is typically accessible in the winter because it leads to a community on Hewitt Pond.
Find more trails in the Adirondack Hub
Does Center Pond sound amazing, but a little more than you want to tackle right now? With the Adirondack Hub being at the center of so many trails, we’re sure to find the best hike for you!
How to get there
Take Exit 29 off of Interstate 87 and follow Boreas Road west toward Newcomb. Continue to Route 28N, take a left and head toward Minerva. Continue for just under 10.5 miles to the Hewitt Pond trailhead on the left.
